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Construction site

Meaning in civil engineering & construction, with examples

nounCore term

In civil engineering & construction, construction site means: The area where a building, road or other structure is being built, including the work area, storage areas, site offices and access roads.

In Turkish: şantiye, inşaat alanı

How it is used

On the job people simply say 'site': on site, off site, site visit, site office. British English also uses building site, and American English often says job site or jobsite.

Example sentences

  1. All visitors must report to the gatehouse before entering the construction site.

  2. The construction site will be closed on Sunday for the tower crane inspection.

Common collocations

  • on site
  • site office
  • site visit
  • site access
  • site layout
  • site engineerAn engineer based on the construction site who makes sure the work is built according to the drawings and specifications, checks quality and solves technical problems day to day.
  • foremanAn experienced tradesperson who leads a team of workers on site, plans their daily tasks and makes sure the work is done properly and safely.
  • mobilizationThe start-up phase of a project, when the contractor brings people, equipment and materials to site and sets up offices, fencing, utilities and welfare facilities.
  • PPEPersonal protective equipment: the items workers wear to protect themselves from injury, such as a hard hat, safety boots, a high-visibility vest, gloves and goggles.
  • contractorA company or person that agrees, under a contract, to carry out construction work for a client for an agreed price and within an agreed time.

More terms: Site Work and Equipment

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